Teen Challenge - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Teen Challenge - Chicago accepts Men (18+), including those that are on parole, on probation.
Note: Teen Challenge Chicago is currently a 12-13 month full scale program which includes intake all the way through final phase. Chicago also is equipped with a 6 month restoration program.
Administration Office
Carlinville, Illinois
Teen Challenge Illinois (Admin Office)
What to Expect
Teen Challenge provides Christian faith-based, residential care to young people and adults who struggle with life-controlling problems.
The programs are typically 12-18 months and consist of Bible studies, work projects, education (for adolescents), recreation and more. Many aspects of the program differ slightly between centers, such as cost, application processes, and day-to-day activities. read more
What's Next
Locate the center that works best for you and your circumstances.
- Consider a Teen Challenge program that is located away from the potential student’s hometown. This can create an additional hurdle to prevent quitting when the adjustments to sobriety become difficult.
- Consider making contact with several different Teen Challenge programs to determine which one is best suited for your circumstances and needs.
Contact the Intake Staff; request their entry procedures and program details.
- Request information about admissions requirements; costs; recreational, educational, and work activities; and post-completion support, as it varies from program to program.
- Although many potential students do not initiate contact with potential programs, during the admissions process, most programs will want to speak directly with the applicant.
- Please understand that it is your responsibility to provide transportation to and from Teen Challenge.